Chilean holly
Desfontainia spinosa

Family: Columelliaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Also put in the family Desfontainiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin), Tasmania

How it is used for food

Caution: The leaves have a serious toxic effect.

Edible parts

Fruit, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Quique grande

Synonyms

Linkia spinosa Poir.;